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a yellow shows they are using this illegally. this is the first ever toll lane in northern california but it won't be the last. drivers can expect to see these expression lanes pop up all over first on 580 eastbound and then on 580 westbound the following year. in fremont, jade hernandez. >>> 41,000 people are attending the oracle convention in san francisco this week. organizers have built a temporary mini stadium on treasure island and the black- eyed peas will perform this week. most of san francisco is packed with events, including all of the moscone center. >>> after the scandal at the southern california city of bell, state attorney general jerry brown is reviewing all local government salaries of more than $00,000. some of those -- $300,000. some of those are in the bay area, including san ramon city manager who nation nearly $360,000 a year while in nearby pleasanton that city managers makes about $150,000 less. livermore and danville, also make more than $00,000 a year -- $300,000 a year. >>> police are investigating a p
a yellow shows they are using this illegally. this is the first ever toll lane in northern california but it won't be the last. drivers can expect to see these expression lanes pop up all over first on 580 eastbound and then on 580 westbound the following year. in fremont, jade hernandez. >>> 41,000 people are attending the oracle convention in san francisco this week. organizers have built a temporary mini stadium on treasure island and the black- eyed peas will perform this week....
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my wife usually sits back and watches us, but she's going to join us today. >> because it's free day and you get to try something that you don't normally do. >> i like fishing because you can relax and catch cool things. >> reporter: just hang out, connect with family and nature. >> i like to be outdoors more than inside. >> just a nice way to spend the day, talking, chatting. >> reporter: fishing can help create special memories that last. >> i like to reel it in. but i, i think my daddy told me i caught fish when i was little. >> reporter: this was the second of two free fishing days this ye. state fish and game says it will announce next year's free fishing day this coming spring. john fowler, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> vector control officials are issuing a warning about west nile virus after two dead animals tested positive for that disease. the virus was found in a squirrel and a raven this past month. vector control's advising people to report dead birds and squirrels to authorities. west mile is usually spread through bites from infected mosquitoes. >>> coming up it started wit
my wife usually sits back and watches us, but she's going to join us today. >> because it's free day and you get to try something that you don't normally do. >> i like fishing because you can relax and catch cool things. >> reporter: just hang out, connect with family and nature. >> i like to be outdoors more than inside. >> just a nice way to spend the day, talking, chatting. >> reporter: fishing can help create special memories that last. >> i like to...
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come to us. and meet his death. >> police are not releasing details but do say there was an altercation before the shooting. a $10,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest. >>> time now 6:33. charges have now been filed against a novato teenager involved in a deadly crash. the 16-year-old novato high school student whose name is being when with held is accused of vehicle manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. police say they found liquor and open beer cans inside the car. 16-year-old broth killed in that crash. tonight family and friends will hold a vigil to remember him. it begins at 7:00 p.m. at our lady of loreto church. the funeral for him will be held tomorrow. >>> walnut creek police are working on a sketch of a man who tried to lure a 13-year-old boy into his car. it happened at a shopping center at oak grove road shortly after 4:00 p.m. on tuesday. the boy tells police that a man pulled up next to him and said his mother sent him to pick him up. the car wa
come to us. and meet his death. >> police are not releasing details but do say there was an altercation before the shooting. a $10,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest. >>> time now 6:33. charges have now been filed against a novato teenager involved in a deadly crash. the 16-year-old novato high school student whose name is being when with held is accused of vehicle manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. police say they found liquor and open...
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join us for future episodes. you can >> welcome to coulterwire. the san francisco arts commission and department of public works has joined forces by battling graffiti by launching a new program called street smarts. the program connects established artist with private property owners to create a vibrant murals which is a proven an effective strategy for combating graffiti on private property. artists, along with his crew, recently transformed a building turn to vandalism into a masterpiece. let us take a look. >> part of me has so much compassion for other graffiti artists. i understand why they are doing what they do. for me, it was something that was so hard to get out of. the lifestyle in general. j and tagging is addicting. i used to be on these routes. i have compassion for these guys. a lot of these guys are super talented. i am just trying to find the median to still be involved but still do my thing as an artist and work with the city, like we are doing. we are doing this wall in a collaboration with the san francisco arts commission. bas
join us for future episodes. you can >> welcome to coulterwire. the san francisco arts commission and department of public works has joined forces by battling graffiti by launching a new program called street smarts. the program connects established artist with private property owners to create a vibrant murals which is a proven an effective strategy for combating graffiti on private property. artists, along with his crew, recently transformed a building turn to vandalism into a...
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to seeing, it takes time to get used to it. robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> system good news on the roads of san francisco, police arreporting a sharp drop this year in injuries and deaths from traffic accidents. so far this year san francisco has seen 13 fatalities and 2,372 injuries from traffic accidents. that includes drivers hitting pedestrians, bicyclists and other drivers. that's cig any cantily lower than last year. if the numbers stay that way, it'll be the lowest year for injuries in decades. >>> and crews are investigatinan accident. the truck driver identified himself as only as tony said he was on his way home traveling about 45 miles per hour on the exit ramp when his breaks went out and he scrambled to avoid the vehicles ahead of him. >> i just watched the cars cars go out of my way like this, but i could see the people in the cars looking back at me. it scared the daylights out of me. >> the victims were transported to the hospital. none suffered life threatening injuries. the truck driver was not cited.
to seeing, it takes time to get used to it. robert handa, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> system good news on the roads of san francisco, police arreporting a sharp drop this year in injuries and deaths from traffic accidents. so far this year san francisco has seen 13 fatalities and 2,372 injuries from traffic accidents. that includes drivers hitting pedestrians, bicyclists and other drivers. that's cig any cantily lower than last year. if the numbers stay that way, it'll be the lowest year...
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behind us that could give us insight into who we are. >> oliver road trip on her website. check at often. new experiences will be added after every stop. >> welcome to "culture wire." i'm your host meg. for years, free jazz concerts have been providing entertainment in downtown san francisco. people pay local musicians to perform for lunchtime crowds. the goal is not just entertainth. people in plazas are trying to create neighborhoods. what began as a forum for performers who were paid by passing the hat has become a program that provides wide exposure and more than 500 paid
behind us that could give us insight into who we are. >> oliver road trip on her website. check at often. new experiences will be added after every stop. >> welcome to "culture wire." i'm your host meg. for years, free jazz concerts have been providing entertainment in downtown san francisco. people pay local musicians to perform for lunchtime crowds. the goal is not just entertainth. people in plazas are trying to create neighborhoods. what began as a forum for performers...
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it is using a traveling road show as inspiration. she will sit down and talk with residents in search of stories and experiences that reveals exactly what makes us americans. >> beautiful possibility is a traveling research project that i will take on a five-month journey across the united states and lower canada. i document this tore on a map that i painted for the project and also from previous projects called the road map to lost america. on the map i have taken all of the contemporary borders off the map and replaced them with native territories, and then overlaid it with contemporary highways. i have scheduled venue stops at different areas along the tour, from california to south dakota, that will serve as headquarters for my local research. when i was researching the traveling medicine show, i came across this. they had put out an elixir, and it referred to the elements that came out because of the high stress, high-pressure life, mostly because of the industrial revolution. anyway, i was fascinated by the term american-itis,
it is using a traveling road show as inspiration. she will sit down and talk with residents in search of stories and experiences that reveals exactly what makes us americans. >> beautiful possibility is a traveling research project that i will take on a five-month journey across the united states and lower canada. i document this tore on a map that i painted for the project and also from previous projects called the road map to lost america. on the map i have taken all of the contemporary...
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behind us that could give us insight into who we are. >> oliver road trip on her website. check at often. new experiences will be added after every stop. >> welcome to "culture wire." i'm your host meg. for years, free jazz concerts have been providing entertainment in downtown san francisco. people pay local musicians to perform for lunchtime crowds. the goal is not just entertainth. people in plazas are trying to create neighborhoods. what began as a forum for performers who were paid by passing the hat has become a program that provides wide exposure and more than 500 paid gigs annually for local musicians. from july through september, people in plazas produces almost 300 free performances in the lunchtime hour. the mission of people in plazas generates social congregation. and by having these events, we encourage people to make these az
behind us that could give us insight into who we are. >> oliver road trip on her website. check at often. new experiences will be added after every stop. >> welcome to "culture wire." i'm your host meg. for years, free jazz concerts have been providing entertainment in downtown san francisco. people pay local musicians to perform for lunchtime crowds. the goal is not just entertainth. people in plazas are trying to create neighborhoods. what began as a forum for performers...
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it shows marijuana use jumped 8% and remained the most commonly used drug. the use of ecstasy rose 37%. one federal drug control official blames eroding attitudes about the dangers of drugs. >>> gavin newsome is praising the success for helping the homeless. he says 12,000 people have been helped off the streets. he wants to expand the efforts all over the state if he is elected lieutenant governor. >>> part of a concord neighborhood is shut downright now for an investigation into an officer involved shooting. take a look at the scene. it's very active. we have a reporter there. we working on getting new details. stay with us. that's up next.
it shows marijuana use jumped 8% and remained the most commonly used drug. the use of ecstasy rose 37%. one federal drug control official blames eroding attitudes about the dangers of drugs. >>> gavin newsome is praising the success for helping the homeless. he says 12,000 people have been helped off the streets. he wants to expand the efforts all over the state if he is elected lieutenant governor. >>> part of a concord neighborhood is shut downright now for an investigation...
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maureen naylor joins us with the story. the signs are in place tonight. you can see part of the express way from where we are standing. seven hours from now north carolina's first toll lane will officially open. but carpoolers need to take precautions to make sure they are not charged unnecessarily. >> last-minute computer tests were underway this evening on new sensors along southbound 680 in fremont starting at 5:00 tomorrow morning, the system will give solo drivers the option to pay to drive with carpoolers in this express lane. marked off with double white lines. >> i think i would be willing to pay money as a single driver to drive on the express lane. >> why? >> because it will get me where i need to go faster. >> it is stupid because it is a lane that is already there that the taxpayers already paid for. so why make us pay more to just drive on it. >> the toll lane starts at highway 84 and stretches 14 miles stretch to highway north. here is how it works. you enter the express lane at certain points. on weekdays between 5:00 in the morning and 8:0
maureen naylor joins us with the story. the signs are in place tonight. you can see part of the express way from where we are standing. seven hours from now north carolina's first toll lane will officially open. but carpoolers need to take precautions to make sure they are not charged unnecessarily. >> last-minute computer tests were underway this evening on new sensors along southbound 680 in fremont starting at 5:00 tomorrow morning, the system will give solo drivers the option to pay...
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so that's the utility of using that data to help us. supervisor dufty: what would you say are you most happy about over the time when you were here last and till now, what would you say is the best that's happened and given that you have got an audience of school board members as well as supervisors, is there any direction you would like to give us as policymakers as to where you really think we need to do more work in setting policy or trying to encourage more success in terms of serving the students? >> i think it's key, i went to a school board meeting two nights ago and hear about some of the new direction that the special education, the team is recommending and there is a lot of emphasis on using data to guide decision-making. i see one thing that i feel the most proud about is how we are able to actually change our system from the last time that i came in and talked to now we do have a way to actually track multiple levels, clinical outcomes and also communication to talk about the same language. so when we're talking about this,
so that's the utility of using that data to help us. supervisor dufty: what would you say are you most happy about over the time when you were here last and till now, what would you say is the best that's happened and given that you have got an audience of school board members as well as supervisors, is there any direction you would like to give us as policymakers as to where you really think we need to do more work in setting policy or trying to encourage more success in terms of serving the...
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it is the use are flying the torch and using the device, as well as the manager involved. not the process. that would be a much more appropriate decision to take, to say we just manage it. -- ban it. cars blame people every year -- cars kill people every year, but we blame the people, not the cars. this is not an epidemic that we are dealing with, it is being overblown. a slight reaction to a situation looking for a problem. at best i would recommend a recommendation to look at enforcement safety on the job site. i am a little bit worried, but the other motivation, i am worried about how much that plays into this as opposed to the safety issue. that is a concern i have. thank you. >> i have a question. as the previous speaker said, basically is the people that use the equipment knowing how to use it. it is a matter having a fire watch, someone out there watching this, you would not have it happening.
it is the use are flying the torch and using the device, as well as the manager involved. not the process. that would be a much more appropriate decision to take, to say we just manage it. -- ban it. cars blame people every year -- cars kill people every year, but we blame the people, not the cars. this is not an epidemic that we are dealing with, it is being overblown. a slight reaction to a situation looking for a problem. at best i would recommend a recommendation to look at enforcement...
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prop 19 would make it legal to have, grow or transport marijuana for personal use. opponents say the law would create legal confusion as cities try to determine how much they can and should cooperate with federal drug authorities. but supporters say governments could raise governments by taxing marijuana and the law would free up police officers. >> legalize marijuana and arguably a whole lot of police activity, law enforcement activity will go into arresting individuals that are committing real crime. >> reporter: in sacramentoable opposition to prop 19 came from an unexpected place. the cannabis association says it opposes the measure. the group says the law would inadvertently hurt cannabis patients because the law would prohibit the sale of marijuana. nay say that would force patients to drive farther to other areas where marijuana sales are allowed -- they say that would force patients to drive farther. >>> today ktvu news got a first look inside the new death penalty chamber which is ready to be put to use next week. that's when albert greenwood brown is expec
prop 19 would make it legal to have, grow or transport marijuana for personal use. opponents say the law would create legal confusion as cities try to determine how much they can and should cooperate with federal drug authorities. but supporters say governments could raise governments by taxing marijuana and the law would free up police officers. >> legalize marijuana and arguably a whole lot of police activity, law enforcement activity will go into arresting individuals that are...
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behind us that could give us insight into who we are. >> oliver road trip on her website. check at often. new experiences will be added after every stop. >> the san francisco arts commission's public arts program made a big splash in the civic center with the world premiere of three heads, six arms. the artist came from shanghai to help us celebrate the unavailing. we had a chance to speak with him about his work. >> the san francisco arts commission is pleased to be celebrating their relationship between san high and san francisco. the shanghai and san francisco. this is a 30 relationship that stretches back to win dianne feinstein was the mayor of san francisco. we premiered a new work of art here in san francisco called the three heads, six arms. welcome to san francisco. thank you for bringing your extraordinary sculpture. can you tell me about what inspired you to create this sculpture? >> this started with some trips that i took years ago. i went to to bed and i saw a lot of statues and i started to really feel the spiritual life of people in tibet. it really inspire
behind us that could give us insight into who we are. >> oliver road trip on her website. check at often. new experiences will be added after every stop. >> the san francisco arts commission's public arts program made a big splash in the civic center with the world premiere of three heads, six arms. the artist came from shanghai to help us celebrate the unavailing. we had a chance to speak with him about his work. >> the san francisco arts commission is pleased to be...
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that system coming in tomorrow will give us another cooldown. that will take us into wednesday. but today, low clouds give way to sunshine. a little breezy at times, not too bad now. but 60s, 70s, upper 70s, low. a few mid-80s am but napa, santa rosa, fairfield, mid-80s. cooler tuesday into wednesday. breezy. then a rebound, especially towards friday. >> thank you, steve. >>> today, wal-mart is expected to announce it's expanding the number of stores that use solar energy. wal-mart already has 31 stores in california and hawaii. it is now expected to add between 20 and 30 more between california and arizona next year. that would make wal-mart one of the biggest commercial installations using solar technology in the u.s. >>> mcdonald's is one of the large corporations pushing for full disclosure of airline fees. the restaurant chain says it wants the restaurants to be up front about its costs. mcdonald's is one of nearly 300 companies pushing for that information. the airlines say all fees are available on their website. >>> and a federal judge is refusing to throw out lawsuits t
that system coming in tomorrow will give us another cooldown. that will take us into wednesday. but today, low clouds give way to sunshine. a little breezy at times, not too bad now. but 60s, 70s, upper 70s, low. a few mid-80s am but napa, santa rosa, fairfield, mid-80s. cooler tuesday into wednesday. breezy. then a rebound, especially towards friday. >> thank you, steve. >>> today, wal-mart is expected to announce it's expanding the number of stores that use solar energy....
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we do not wait for people to come to us. we go to them. we go to their hotels. we out reach people when they are not coming in for medication. when entice them to help them get entitlements and housing. -- we entice them to help them get entitlements and hous anding. medication and intensive case management. it is the package together. >> laura's law does not mandate medication? >> no law can force medication under laura's law. >> it would essentially allow us to be accounting that would create an plan that could include medication, along with assisted outpatient treatment. that would be part of the treatment plan. >> as long as you go through a hearing and it is court ordered. >> we do have a court system that can create the mandate or planned for treatment. that could include treatment at a hero held court we would like to and from a something new that we're talking about today. >> you have to commit a crime to be in behavioral and help court. that is on the other end. we are trying to prevent those people from committing those crimes and having the victims. w
we do not wait for people to come to us. we go to them. we go to their hotels. we out reach people when they are not coming in for medication. when entice them to help them get entitlements and housing. -- we entice them to help them get entitlements and hous anding. medication and intensive case management. it is the package together. >> laura's law does not mandate medication? >> no law can force medication under laura's law. >> it would essentially allow us to be accounting...
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ktvu's tara moriarty joins us now to explain what's being done there today. good afternoon, tara. >> reporter: good afternoon, tori. crews with insurance companies just began hauling out debris from burnedout vehicles about a half hour ago and tomorrow workers with san mateo county will be here to finish up. all morning long crews have been hosing down the area with water to prevent the potentially toxic dust from kicking up. one really big concern is that the rain could wash toxins into runoff into the san francisco bay. so they've covered storm drains with sandbags. not only are people here bracing for the physical cleanup but the emotional cleanup. >> yes. something keeps drawing me back. it's been on my mind. >> reporter: mike says he's taking pictures to bring himself closure. >> i just wanted to reconstruct it in -- in my own mind, and give myself some peace of mind because i've been thinking about it a lot. >> reporter: the 58-year-old spent more than half of his life working for the berkeley fire department and is now retired. he happened to be at his
ktvu's tara moriarty joins us now to explain what's being done there today. good afternoon, tara. >> reporter: good afternoon, tori. crews with insurance companies just began hauling out debris from burnedout vehicles about a half hour ago and tomorrow workers with san mateo county will be here to finish up. all morning long crews have been hosing down the area with water to prevent the potentially toxic dust from kicking up. one really big concern is that the rain could wash toxins into...
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could you walk us through how that works? >> in favor of course, we in the treatment team that includes the judge, district attorney, probation, and jail psychiatric services and city what providers. -- and behavioral health court. the judge says it is about treatment. she does not want to hear from the lawyer. she wants to hear from the commission -- clinician. we give progress reports about whether they're going to groups and taking their medications, whether they are using drugs or not, how far they have gotten in getting a job. we then give recommendations to the judge on whether they should get on the honor roll or have sanctions. the judge might have them come to court more frequently. jail is definitely not used as a sanction. we do not remand people for not complying with treatment. people that are remanded, it is because they are violent and do not quite meet the 5150 criteria but are a threat to public safety. the clients come to court at 2:00 p.m. the judges on the bench. the clients come to the bench for a convers
could you walk us through how that works? >> in favor of course, we in the treatment team that includes the judge, district attorney, probation, and jail psychiatric services and city what providers. -- and behavioral health court. the judge says it is about treatment. she does not want to hear from the lawyer. she wants to hear from the commission -- clinician. we give progress reports about whether they're going to groups and taking their medications, whether they are using drugs or...
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thank you for joining us. >> reporter: good morning. >> what can you tell us that pge is doing right now about this situation? >> reporter: pge crews will be walking the neighborhood with the fire department this morning to make sure it is safe to restore power where possible. crews are pro actively surveying the gas transmission and distribution system to determine the extent of damage and begin restoration of repairs. >> can you tell tus extent of the power outage? >> reporter: approximately 700 customers without power in the area. that's without electric power. approximately 300 customers without gas service. >> sounds like there was a pretty massive break damage done to the gas pipeline, are you anticipating it's going to be quite a while before service can be restored. >> we will work with officials on the investigation. there are questions that need to be answered. i don't have specifics on that one for you. i will provide that information for you as soon as we have it. one thing i want to mention at the outset we seen the tragic footage and video that's coming out of san bruno
thank you for joining us. >> reporter: good morning. >> what can you tell us that pge is doing right now about this situation? >> reporter: pge crews will be walking the neighborhood with the fire department this morning to make sure it is safe to restore power where possible. crews are pro actively surveying the gas transmission and distribution system to determine the extent of damage and begin restoration of repairs. >> can you tell tus extent of the power outage?...
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. >> the president of the united states just saying, hey, please help us. help us. help us make this change. >> couple of questions about private funders. has the private and foundations gravitated beyond your foundation, is this an easy sell? >> what we have to do is make these models and make them really good. that is what has happened with the schoolyard. we put a lot of money into one. we have one in new orleans. it is amazing. this has been an idea, not a berkeley or san francisco idea, something that requires a kind of special fill anthropi and what better way to buy food than people that need money in that city? so the farmer's market is helping to supply the school. now the kids are going out into the neighborhood and picking up cans and bottles and examing them, recycling them, making them into art work. it is a beautiful project. and it is a universal idea, as i say, it is not something that we dreamed up. this is the way people have been living since the beginning, buying things from local people. eating them together with the family and friends. we are j
. >> the president of the united states just saying, hey, please help us. help us. help us make this change. >> couple of questions about private funders. has the private and foundations gravitated beyond your foundation, is this an easy sell? >> what we have to do is make these models and make them really good. that is what has happened with the schoolyard. we put a lot of money into one. we have one in new orleans. it is amazing. this has been an idea, not a berkeley or san...
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thing for us to take used motor oil from customers. we have a 75-gallon tank that we used and we have someone take it from here to recycle. >> so far, we have 35 people. we have collected 78 gallons, if not more. these are other locations that you can go. it is absolutely free. you just need to have the location open. you are set to go. >> hello, i'm meg, welcome to "culture wire." for this episode, the director of cultural affairs, luis, will take you on a journey through presidio has been tet. -- presidio habitat. >> welcome to "culture wire." today i'm at the presidio trust, a treasure within san francisco, because the presidio trust is really a national park in the center of an urban setting. it dates to the very founding of the city.
thing for us to take used motor oil from customers. we have a 75-gallon tank that we used and we have someone take it from here to recycle. >> so far, we have 35 people. we have collected 78 gallons, if not more. these are other locations that you can go. it is absolutely free. you just need to have the location open. you are set to go. >> hello, i'm meg, welcome to "culture wire." for this episode, the director of cultural affairs, luis, will take you on a journey through...
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in the meantime high pressure gives us one more day of warmer weather but also giving us the fog then we will focus or system -- [ inaudible ] >> -- low to mid 80s but again we do have some very foggy conditions coast and bay. and after that fog burns off it will be all right. we increase the clouds along with drizzle on friday. it looks like clouds and rain move in, in the north bay on saturday. clearing on sunday. >> thank you, steve -- [overlapping speakers] [ inaudible ] >> -- time right now, a show of kindness in the middle of distress or a photo op. the harsh words for the political leader who came to help the people of san bruno. >> also parents scrambling to find a place to kids how those who need the most help say they are at the pliersy of politicians. >> the tea party staged big upsets. i will woman: did you bring the camera phone? man: i did. do you wanna go first? i've been waiting for this all day. ok, this is from... aunt stacey. introducing chase quickdeposit. just photograph the front and back of your check using the chase mobile app on your iphone, and hit send. it w
in the meantime high pressure gives us one more day of warmer weather but also giving us the fog then we will focus or system -- [ inaudible ] >> -- low to mid 80s but again we do have some very foggy conditions coast and bay. and after that fog burns off it will be all right. we increase the clouds along with drizzle on friday. it looks like clouds and rain move in, in the north bay on saturday. clearing on sunday. >> thank you, steve -- [overlapping speakers] [ inaudible ]...
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they have not told us his name but several neighbors tell us his name was michael lee and he was in his 40s. >> let's check in with sal. it is getting crowded. >> it is getting crowded there and everywhere else. at the toll plaza backed up beyond the 880 overcrossing and all of a sudden we have a crowd because they turned those lights on. so once you get on to the bridge it does move well into the city but you are waiting there for a while. not too bad. no major problems on the bridge. also this morning's commute is okay on northbound and southbound 680, that traffic is moving along well. and if you are driving in san mateo, burlingame, redwood city, half moon bay you can see the road sense soars picking up green, mostly yellow, no major problems to -- [ inaudible ] >> -- upper deck comes out in some weird conversations every once in a while, steve. >> yes, sal. >> yes. >> upper deck sal. >> upper deck, eare we having controversy -- upper deck of the kitchen looking good. >> thank you, sal. good morning. clear skies unless you are right over there. now, if you are out there it is going
they have not told us his name but several neighbors tell us his name was michael lee and he was in his 40s. >> let's check in with sal. it is getting crowded. >> it is getting crowded there and everywhere else. at the toll plaza backed up beyond the 880 overcrossing and all of a sudden we have a crowd because they turned those lights on. so once you get on to the bridge it does move well into the city but you are waiting there for a while. not too bad. no major problems on the...
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but you get used to it. they squawk all night long as well. >> the islands are full of special breeds, including the people who live and work there. [ music ] >> and that's it for this week's "second look." i'm frank somerville. we will see you again next week.
but you get used to it. they squawk all night long as well. >> the islands are full of special breeds, including the people who live and work there. [ music ] >> and that's it for this week's "second look." i'm frank somerville. we will see you again next week.
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it is very, very important to all of us. now if i may just briefly in spanish. [ speaking in spanish ] >> you are listening live to lieutenant governor abel maldonado. governor schwarzenegger out of the state. he is speaking in spanish, he told us a moment ago. pg&e is committed to offering temporary housing, food, clothing to the victims. now we want to listen in to the city manager. >> assisting us in keeping the public informed. that's one of our primary immediate task. an important update will occur at a town hall meeting which will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 p.m. this is an announcement for the public. a town hall meeting will be convened by the mayor and the city council tomorrow afternoon, 2:00 p.m. at saint roberts church in crystal string road, which is directly across the street from the veterans memorial recreation center. chief haig will give you an update on the status of the event to date. i could assure you, again, we are doing everything possible to assist residents, through the recreation center w
it is very, very important to all of us. now if i may just briefly in spanish. [ speaking in spanish ] >> you are listening live to lieutenant governor abel maldonado. governor schwarzenegger out of the state. he is speaking in spanish, he told us a moment ago. pg&e is committed to offering temporary housing, food, clothing to the victims. now we want to listen in to the city manager. >> assisting us in keeping the public informed. that's one of our primary immediate task. an...
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and if you have locations that are problematic, let us know and you can do that through 311 or let us know today. and how a city goes from a ban on right turn on red. and that's a debate and if people want to see that, it will happen on a policy level and it will have transit effect and there isn't a lot of scientific evidence to support the benefits that outweight the costs. and that's something that today people can think about from a policy level of how to change that. >> okay, we have time for questions. >> and i had a question about bulb outs. as we were saying and a very useful way to increase visibility for pedestrians, and i observed that caltran is reluctant to allow the pedestrian to stand out further than the onstreet parking, because it increases liability. and i believe there is an exception on van ness and this is called a mistake by caltran. >> i sorried, i used up all my answer time. i can't comment on a specific project, because i know nothing about it. because we don't have hard guidance in the manual, we allow on an exception basis, and the rule of thumb, you don't
and if you have locations that are problematic, let us know and you can do that through 311 or let us know today. and how a city goes from a ban on right turn on red. and that's a debate and if people want to see that, it will happen on a policy level and it will have transit effect and there isn't a lot of scientific evidence to support the benefits that outweight the costs. and that's something that today people can think about from a policy level of how to change that. >> okay, we have...
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i don't believe they are not with us anymore. >> reporter: he told us he is haunted by the cell phone call tran made to her son shortly before she was killed. >> she called me right before she died. she said call 911, he has a gun to my head. and i don't think i am going to see you no more. >> let us stand here as one with our candles lit and remember and honor cindy jenny tran and ricardo rick salas. >> tran leaves behind four sons ages 14-21. tran's family wants to thank the public for their support and ask that the friends not be saddened by her death because knowing our mom she wouldn't want that. reporting live amber lee, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> another person linked to this case with ties to the suspect and two additional homicide victims appeared in court today on charges of possessing explosives. 72-year-old charles ridinhouse pleaded not guilty. police discovered explosives at his home on tuesday, along with the bodies of his wife and his wife's friend. his attorney said he had nothing to do with the deaths and said someone else may have put the bodies there. >> he filed a
i don't believe they are not with us anymore. >> reporter: he told us he is haunted by the cell phone call tran made to her son shortly before she was killed. >> she called me right before she died. she said call 911, he has a gun to my head. and i don't think i am going to see you no more. >> let us stand here as one with our candles lit and remember and honor cindy jenny tran and ricardo rick salas. >> tran leaves behind four sons ages 14-21. tran's family wants to...
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many of us have cut down on our use of bottled water, and many of us have our priuses, but it will not make a difference. the thing that we can do, that every one of us in this room can do, is we can participate in changing how we consume land, which is the single thing that can most impact our children's future. so why treasure island? we as a community cannot afford to leave 400 acres of fallow land adjacent to the downtown under used. that does not just apply to treasure island. it applies to places like my partners' project at the hunters point shipyard where we have large pieces of land underutilized. we need to find a way to have our development concentrated there so that it replaces development that would otherwise take place at the border of our region. there is a reason that those sites are actually undeveloped. or undeveloped, at the present time. they have a lot of hair on them as real estate developments. when you think of developments, we have to account for sea level rise. we have to come up with a system of public transportation. all of which will cost some $1.5 billion
many of us have cut down on our use of bottled water, and many of us have our priuses, but it will not make a difference. the thing that we can do, that every one of us in this room can do, is we can participate in changing how we consume land, which is the single thing that can most impact our children's future. so why treasure island? we as a community cannot afford to leave 400 acres of fallow land adjacent to the downtown under used. that does not just apply to treasure island. it applies...
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we've been very surprised that combination has been working out for us. our defense has been ouheart and soul. but we're young, you know we're young and we have, we're getting better every week. so this is a big test. >> you say you have only eight returns guys from the team. when i think of team logan i think about a team that competes. you have a rebuilding chore this year. >> that's what we thought coming in. only three that had starting experience. we didn't know what to expect. you know we have a chance to be number one in the league and it's a great test for us. >> we're a little bit short on time. when i look at what heritage has done so far. 40 points, 40 points, 60 points. what are you thinking about them coming in today? >> they have play makers. they have three running backs that are really talented. it's just a matter of stopping the big play. >> george, appreciate it. good luck to you. thank you for stopping by. >> just one other note, the giants and rockies are scoreless in the 5th inning that very important game going on in colorado. i'm jo
we've been very surprised that combination has been working out for us. our defense has been ouheart and soul. but we're young, you know we're young and we have, we're getting better every week. so this is a big test. >> you say you have only eight returns guys from the team. when i think of team logan i think about a team that competes. you have a rebuilding chore this year. >> that's what we thought coming in. only three that had starting experience. we didn't know what to expect....
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that word was used. i want you all to delete that word open a " good-faith effort" but i want to go back to -- " good faith effort" but i want to go back to proposition 26. i have a great concern because of the fact that when you stated if a yes vote goes through, that would jeopardize a lot of people like myself, retirees, receiving less than $62,000 a year, to vessel were on their homes, and you said that the board of supervisors are supposed to be may be voting on it today, a no vote. i do not know because i'm here. i do not know if you have someone who has heard whether or not they have voted on it, but if so, my request to you is that you send notices to those of us that pay our bills, informing us that 26 will jeopardize, if passed, our solar in san francisco, since we are supposed to be a green city. i'm just asking -- will you please consider that, and let people know and understand? people who do not attend these meetings do not know about services you provide other than challenging us for the s
that word was used. i want you all to delete that word open a " good-faith effort" but i want to go back to -- " good faith effort" but i want to go back to proposition 26. i have a great concern because of the fact that when you stated if a yes vote goes through, that would jeopardize a lot of people like myself, retirees, receiving less than $62,000 a year, to vessel were on their homes, and you said that the board of supervisors are supposed to be may be voting on it...
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the car use went down, the bicycle use went up. higher parking fees are very effective in decrease in car use and increasing other modes of use -- in decrease in car use iqi 5u9 it was quite effective. another thing, peter talked about the parking permit. in amsterdam, you have to wait two and half years before it because you -- you have to wait two and a half years for the parking permit. >> people except they can just not have a car. in amsterdam, the other modes of transport are so well-organized, it is just like in the hague, a car is more of a new sense that a create a car is more of a nuisance and liability. it is expensive. the other modes of transport are much more convenient. >> ok, mike, you have a question? use the microphone, please. >> separated bike paths in the united states are controversial, and they're slowly catching on. how important is it to have those facilities in place? is it maybe a quarter of importance, 50% of the attraction for people to take their bikes? i'm wondering how important it is. >> i think tha
the car use went down, the bicycle use went up. higher parking fees are very effective in decrease in car use and increasing other modes of use -- in decrease in car use iqi 5u9 it was quite effective. another thing, peter talked about the parking permit. in amsterdam, you have to wait two and half years before it because you -- you have to wait two and a half years for the parking permit. >> people except they can just not have a car. in amsterdam, the other modes of transport are so...
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they have used these dogs before in disasters. the mud creek mud slide. but mexico city was especially trying. >> there were times we had to go down into the rubble into a little air face or tunnel and send the dog and work him. and i was terrified. and the stench from the decaying bodies, just made you want to throw up. it was so strong. >> i get, for me a sense of relief and good feeling even if i can find a dead body or the dog can find dead body in our group because that gives the family some peace of mind. they can at least put their family or their loved one or their child to rest. >> training is constant for them. they have been home for only two days and may be called out to the east coast for possible rescues in the aftermath of hurricane gloria. the dog teams rely on contributions to meet expenses. flights to mexico and back were free. >> still to come on "second look" we take you back to mexico city one month after that killer quake to show you how the recovery began. >>> and a bit later check in on the state of earthquake early warning systems
they have used these dogs before in disasters. the mud creek mud slide. but mexico city was especially trying. >> there were times we had to go down into the rubble into a little air face or tunnel and send the dog and work him. and i was terrified. and the stench from the decaying bodies, just made you want to throw up. it was so strong. >> i get, for me a sense of relief and good feeling even if i can find a dead body or the dog can find dead body in our group because that gives...
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or sister right next to us. no one with could be closer. there is that pull. that pull is so powerful. it was a love story, always. >> do you think you knew that before you started writing this? >> i knew i had to be as close to my brother as i could possibly be. i am sure that pull is part of it. >> you have a daughter and stepson as well? >> i have 1 daughter and 1 stepson who i am close to. >> has this changed how you are around them as well? >> absolutely. my daughter casey has a half brother she is very close to. i say to all of them, you are a team. you have each other through life. you are a team. you do a lot of things together as the 2 families, very, very close. >> this seems like a good moment to open up any question that is you all may want to ask about the writing process, about siblings, anything else. >>>> is there something you could read to us from the book that you would feel that we wouldn't understand unless you read it? >> you have any ideas? >> it is a real sort of testish. she has put it t
or sister right next to us. no one with could be closer. there is that pull. that pull is so powerful. it was a love story, always. >> do you think you knew that before you started writing this? >> i knew i had to be as close to my brother as i could possibly be. i am sure that pull is part of it. >> you have a daughter and stepson as well? >> i have 1 daughter and 1 stepson who i am close to. >> has this changed how you are around them as well? >>...
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they have pushed us back a distance. they certainly don't want effecting the easy flow of traffic as they try to get a handle an this situation and still try to get a handle on this fire. and we are going to keep an eye on this situation. most of the damage occurred after the sun went don so now that we are getting daylight, news chopper 2 is up there we hope to bring you picture of what this neighborhood has now become coming up a little later. live in san bruno, claudine wong, ktvu channel 2 news. >> we want to go to allie rasmus at the st.ñfrancis hospital with an update on the victims taken there. >> reporter: i just spoke with a public information officer from san francisco or excuse me, st.ñfrancis memorial hospital. she says later on this morning we will be hearing directly from the physicians and the medical people who have spent the hours treating the burn victims from the explosion and fire in san bruno. st.ñfrancis does have a specialized burn center and right now there are four patients here receiving care
they have pushed us back a distance. they certainly don't want effecting the easy flow of traffic as they try to get a handle an this situation and still try to get a handle on this fire. and we are going to keep an eye on this situation. most of the damage occurred after the sun went don so now that we are getting daylight, news chopper 2 is up there we hope to bring you picture of what this neighborhood has now become coming up a little later. live in san bruno, claudine wong, ktvu channel 2...
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i even use the web to get paid. with acceptpay from american express open, we now invoice advertisers and receive payments digitally. and i get paid on average three weeks faster. booming is never looking for a check in the mail. because it's already in my email. antismoking advocates are urging governor swart schwarzenegger to sign a legislation. the bill in question is sb220 and it mandates insurance coverage for smoking sensation. experts say smokers cost california $8.5 billion per year. other states have passed similar bills. >> 27% of smokers chose to quit because they had access to the services they need to quit. >> san francisco state senator offered the bill and governor schwarzenegger vetoed a similar bill 5 years ago. >>> in jerusalem, george mitchell announced late today peace talks had been encouraging, but they remain divided on major issues. as if to undermine the divide, a tunnel was bombed today along the border and militants in gaza fired morters in israel. >>> the bill goes to the senate next mont
i even use the web to get paid. with acceptpay from american express open, we now invoice advertisers and receive payments digitally. and i get paid on average three weeks faster. booming is never looking for a check in the mail. because it's already in my email. antismoking advocates are urging governor swart schwarzenegger to sign a legislation. the bill in question is sb220 and it mandates insurance coverage for smoking sensation. experts say smokers cost california $8.5 billion per year....
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regina has been a tremendous supporter of us of all of our activities, and she has been with us from day one since we started one year ago, making sure san francisco businesses are fully engaged in getting business from the doyle drive reconstruction. she has helped us in activities, such as getting the word out through the database to the upcoming lbe to sbe certification workshops, and office of small business has been critical to the success, so, dirk, i am going to ask you to share with the commissioners an overview of our four-step process to make sure that as many businesses as possible get to work on doyle driave. -- drive. >> thank you, gwen. our four-step process is very unique. it is basically a straightforward process that is really concentrated on creating results. one of the things that we do is we work with caltrans to take a look at the opportunity to take a look at the various contracts from $1,000 of the way up to $10 million, and once we determine what -- determine what these opportunities are, then we go to the second step, which is when we go to her and bring her
regina has been a tremendous supporter of us of all of our activities, and she has been with us from day one since we started one year ago, making sure san francisco businesses are fully engaged in getting business from the doyle drive reconstruction. she has helped us in activities, such as getting the word out through the database to the upcoming lbe to sbe certification workshops, and office of small business has been critical to the success, so, dirk, i am going to ask you to share with the...